Communications Associate

Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), New Delhi

Communications Associate

At CEEW, we are deliberate about what we stand for (and what we don't stand for) as an employer. So, if the below description strikes a chord, we would love to hear from you

**At CEEW, we build careers in public policy**
- We offer strong visionary leadership - with emphasis on research and impact at scale
- We actively promote leadership through initiative
- We celebrate talent and ambition
- You will be surrounded by smart people who will challenge you and help you grow
- You will learn faster than your peers in other organisations
- Curiosity and irreverence as well as responsibility come together at CEEW
- You will get above-market remuneration
- We provide a safe space for all
- At CEEW, your life is your example for others

**Designation offered**

Communications Associate (Rooftop solar)

**Focus area**

Outreach

**Reporting to**

Communications Manager

**Location**

New Delhi, India

**Purpose**

To accelerate the rooftop solar deployment, CEEW proposes to bring together multiple stakeholders to implement innovative solutions towards building consumer awareness, demand aggregation through innovative business models, increased access to low-cost capital and ease of deployment. CEEW will implement innovative consumer awareness campaigns across three states, to understand and help overcome the real and perceived biases among consumers.

In addition to the duties and responsibilities below, the individual should be prepared, as and when necessary, to take on additional responsibilities.

**Job Duties and Accountabilities**
- Undertake RS and GIS-based computation of datasets, risk assessments, and analysis.
- Undertake qualitative and quantitative research, such as review of literature, primary research, and statistical analysis.
- Identify, download, and process the right datasets for modeling water resources
- Lead the running of modeling software(s).
- Quickly learn new modeling software(s) and techniques as required.
- Support in the preparation of research reports.
- Support in publishing in leading peer-reviewed journals and generate other knowledge. products for different audiences, such as blogs, policy briefs, op-eds, etc., at regular intervals.
- Establish and manage relationships with project counterparts from CEEW’s partners.

**Primary Responsibilities**:
Support the Communications Manager on content and design of all collateral, including websites and dashboards, if any.

Identify and engage with external vendors, partners, influencers, agencies and collaborate with other members of our outreach team on executing outputs planned as part of the communications strategy of the project and campaigns.

Support on events process to execute dialogues, roundtable discussions, webinars under the project, and provide on-ground support in the cities of implementation.

Work closely with the media team to identify media opportunities and coordinate on media outreach in campaign states/cities.

Develop content for collateral, press releases, social media, videos among others, as required.

Ensure strict adherence to CEEW’s brand guidelines and quality control as per CEEW’s standards.

**Secondary responsibilities**:
Explore emerging formats, platforms and mediums for CEEW to publicise its research and mainstream sustainability.

Support the outreach team on content-related and coordination activities as and when required.

Support the Communications Manager on other special projects and institutional priorities, as and when required.

Supervise and mentor outreach associates, consultants, and interns as and when required.

**Qualification and work experience**:
Preferably Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related fields.

Preferably 1-3 years of work experience.

Proven ability to effectively coordinate with a range of stakeholders.

Exceptional project management skills.

Excellent writing skills and demonstrated ability to calibrate communications to resonate with internal and external target audiences.

Excellent communication skills.

Excellent eye for detail.

Creative thinker with demonstrated success in implementing out-of-the-box content ideas.

Demonstrated abilities to take ownership, manage multiple priorities and internal/external resources in a fast-paced environment, while meeting deadlines and quality standards.

Strong drive and initiative, a self-starter.

**Key skills**:

- Excellent in GIS, RS, and hydrological modeling
- Good awareness of governance and policy landscape of the climate and water sector so as to be able to support interdisciplinary research
- Strong research skills to support quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
- Good writing skills to support report and other content writing
- Good presentation skills are essential for effective, efficient, and adaptive verbal and written communication.

**Compensation**

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